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My Favorite Books of 2025 (So Far)
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items A curated mix of the stories I can’t stop thinking about—thrillers that kept me up late, thought-provoking nonfiction that sharpened my perspective, and atmospheric reads perfect for nights. These are the books that have truly stood out in 2025 so fa...
Sections
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Thrillers
Critical-Thought / Nonfiction
General Fiction / Everything Else
Thrillers
Dark, smart, and impossible to put down. These are the twist-heavy, high-tension reads that kept me up way too late and stuck in my head long after the last page.
A dark, atmospheric Southern thriller that blends sharp social commentary with relentless suspense. It follows a small-town Black sheriff unraveling a series of chilling crimes while confronting the town’s buried secrets. Intense, thought-provoking, ...
All the Sinners Bleed: A Novel by S. A. Cosby
A relentless revenge thriller that follows two unlikely fathers on a violent search for truth after their sons are killed. Gritty, emotional, and razor-sharp, this book delivers nonstop tension while tackling themes of justice, guilt, and transformat...
Razorblade Tears: A Novel:: Cosby, S. A.: Books
A revenge pact so dark you’ll question your own moral compass.
Kill for Me, Kill for You
When neighbors vanish, the real mystery is how well we ever know the people next door.
Local Woman Missing: A Novel of Domestic Suspense
A book that doesn’t just tell a story…it traps you inside it.
House of Leaves
A single act of silence unravels everything you think you know about love, art, and obsession.
The Silent Patient
A ghost story that feels less supernatural and more uncomfortably human.
We Used to Live Here
An identity thriller that proves memory can be the most dangerous liar of all.
That's Not My Name
What if reliving yesterday was the only way to save tomorrow?
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Critical-Thought / Nonfiction
Books that sharpened my thinking and shifted my perspective—psychology, human behavior, and the kind of ideas that stay with you for months.
A sharp, accessible look at why good people disagree. Insightful psychology that reshapes how you understand beliefs, bias, and human behavior.
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Divide
A quick, smart guide to the mental traps we fall into every day. Clear, bite-sized insights that sharpen your judgment and critical thinking.
The Art of Thinking Clearly: Dobelli, Rolf - Books
Poetic, reflective, emotionally layered—blends philosophy, memory, and human behavior.
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
General Fiction / Everything Else
Atmospheric, emotional, or beautifully written books that made 2025 feel richer.
A powerful, emotional story about friendship, guilt, and redemption. Heart-wrenching but unforgettable, with characters that stay with you long after you finish.
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini: Books
A beautifully written, haunting WWII novel told through the eyes of Death. Lyrical, unique, and deeply moving — a story that lingers.
The Book Thief: Zusak, Markus:
A chilling, iconic dystopian novel about truth, power, and control. Atmospheric, gripping, and unforgettable — a fiction classic that still hits hard.
1984: 75th Anniversary Edition by Orwell